I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Image Captioning Specialist with over seven years of experience in developing high-quality descriptions for product and lifestyle images. I have a strong background in AI-based captioning, creative writing, and working with large-scale datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, which is deepening my expertise in computer vision and image processing. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging and SEO-optimized captions that enhance product discoverability. I am passionate about mentoring others and streamlining workflows to deliver top-notch results that align with organizational goals.…

Irene Karegi Josiah

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Image Captioning Specialist with over seven years of experience in developing high-quality descriptions for product and lifestyle images. I have a strong background in AI-based captioning, creative writing, and working with large-scale datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, which is deepening my expertise in computer vision and image processing. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging and SEO-optimized captions that enhance product discoverability. I am passionate about mentoring others and streamlining workflows to deliver top-notch results that align with organizational goals.…

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I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Image Captioning Specialist with over seven years of experience in developing high-quality descriptions for product and lifestyle images. I have a strong background in AI-based captioning, creative writing, and working with large-scale datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, which is deepening my expertise in computer vision and image processing.

I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging and SEO-optimized captions that enhance product discoverability. I am passionate about mentoring others and streamlining workflows to deliver top-notch results that align with organizational goals.

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Skills

Experience Level

AI Data Labelling
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Canva
Expert
SEO
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Data Science
Intermediate
CapCut
Intermediate
Social Media Design
Intermediate

Language

Swahili
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Reliable Virtual Assistant | Transcription & Captioning Expert at Telus Digital
June 11, 2022 - June 11, 2025
Hi! I’m a reliable Virtual Assistant and Transcription Specialist offering fast, accurate audio/video transcription, captioning, and admin support. I help busy professionals stay organized and save time with efficient, detail-focused services. Let’s work together!
Freelance Swahili-English Interpreter at Various Remote Clients – USA
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Delivered professional OPI and VRI services for clients in healthcare, legal, and community settings. Provided accurate and contextually appropriate interpretation between English and Swahili speakers. Handled sensitive conversations with discretion and emotional intelligence. Maintained real-time pace and accuracy, ensuring message integrity and transparency. Assisted with patient instructions, legal discussions, and community outreach communications.
Transcription and Language Services Provider at DataForce (TransPerfect)
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Transcribed and localized Swahili audio content into English with a focus on accuracy and cultural nuance. Supported AI training programs through precise linguistic data processing. Consistently met tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality language output.
Freelance Swahili-English Interpreter at Various Remote Clients – USA
January 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Delivered professional Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) services for clients in healthcare, legal, and community settings. Provided accurate and contextually appropriate interpretation between English and Swahili speakers. Handled sensitive conversations with discretion and emotional intelligence. Maintained real-time pace and accuracy, ensuring message integrity and transparency. Assisted with patient instructions, legal discussions, and community outreach communications.
Transcription and Language Services Provider at DataForce (TransPerfect)
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Transcribed and localized Swahili audio content into English with a focus on accuracy and cultural nuance. Supported AI training programs through precise linguistic data processing. Consistently met tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality language output.
Image Captioning Specialist at Google AI
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led the creation of high-quality, engaging captions for thousands of product and lifestyle images for e-commerce and digital platforms. Generated clear, concise, and creative descriptions while maintaining consistency across large datasets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and consumer-centric messaging. Optimized captions for accessibility and SEO, enhancing the discoverability of products across online platforms. Developed and maintained a streamlined process for captioning, reducing turnaround times and improving accuracy.
Image Data Annotator & Captioning Expert at Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Worked on large-scale projects captioning consumer products and lifestyle images with a focus on visual appeal and functional details. Assisted in training machine learning models by providing accurate and varied image captions, contributing to the improvement of AI performance. Developed a system of quality checks, ensuring that all captions met linguistic standards and were contextually relevant. Collaborated with software engineers to improve automation tools for caption generation and streamline data annotation workflows.
Project Coordinator – Image Collection & Captioning at Cloud Factory
January 1, 2021 - June 12, 2024
Coordinating a team to collect and describe over 200,000 images of consumer products. Ensuring that all captions are creatively written, detailed, and adhere to project-specific guidelines. Leading the quality assurance process to maintain a high standard of consistency and accuracy across the dataset. Mentoring junior captioning team members on best practices and providing feedback to improve overall project output.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at University of Nairobi (UON)
January 6, 2014 - November 23, 2017
Diploma at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
High School Diploma at St francis Girls' High School
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Diploma at University of Nairobi
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
High School Diploma at St Francis Girls' High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at Kenyatta University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

General Transcription Certification and Virtual Assistant Training
June 11, 2025 - June 11, 2025
HIPAA Awareness Training – Compliance Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
HIPAA Awareness Training
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certificate in AI Image Captioning
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Machine Learning with Python
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Data Science for AI
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet
    paper Virtual Assistant & Transcription Project

    Provided comprehensive virtual assistant and transcription services to support a busy entrepreneur-client on Upwork. Responsibilities included managing day-to-day administrative tasks and delivering accurate, well-formatted transcriptions of meetings, interviews, and video content.

    Key Contributions:
    -Transcribed over 300 hours of audio and video content with 98–100% accuracy and quick turnaround.
    and led email correspondence, calendar scheduling, and appointment setting to streamline client workflow.
    -Organized files and managed cloud storage systems for easy access and sharing of digital content.
    -Performed online research, data entry, and document formatting as needed.
    -Maintained strict confidentiality and data protection standards across all tasks.

    This project strengthened my ability to multitask, communicate remotely, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced virtual environment.